Bracknell

Get festive on November 23 and marvel at Bracknell Town Centre’s Christmas lights’ switch on ceremony. Enjoy an afternoon of fun, festivities and fireworks to celebrate the coming of Christmas in Bracknell.

Popular DJs Steve Hyland and Danny Pike will be kicking off the entertainment at 3pm and comparing the event until 8pm to entertain Bracknell shoppers during their late night shopping. As the sky starts to darken, watch the streets light up magically with our new lights, and local children will be parading from Broadway to Bentalls at 4pm with their lanterns they have been making specially in workshops through October.

Then from 5.15pm it’s time to join the lucky winner of the switch on competition, Mayor of the Borough of Bracknell Forest, Cllr Cliff Thomson, Bracknell Town Council Cllr Shelagh Pile and Father Christmas in the big countdown to switch on the Christmas lights.

Finally to round off the evening, the sky will be set ablaze with our fantastic fireworks display in Charles Square at 5.50pm. What’s more, with the shops open until 8pm and free parking after 6pm and on Sundays, there’s a chance to get the Christmas shopping underway in full festive spirit. With over 190 favourite retailers, cafes, bars and restaurants, open seven days a week, there’s much more to discover in Bracknell.

Details:

When: Thursday November 23rd 2006

3.00pm: Live MC’s from 2-Ten FM

4.00pm: Lantern Parade - from Broadway to Bentalls

5.15pm: Princess Square Lights Switch on

5.30pm: Charles Square Lights Switch on

For more information on Bracknell’s Christmas light switch –on ceremony, visit the town centre information booth situated in Princess Square or visit www.bracknell.com

Bracknell Forest Borough Council